Romans 12:17

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men." - Romans 12:17
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What does Romans 12:17 mean?

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.” (Romans 12:17, KJV) Romans 12:17 stands in the middle of Paul’s great turn from doctrine to daily life. After declaring in the earlier chapters the mercies of God in Christ—sin judged, grace…

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The Divine Economy of Grace: Responding to Evil with Good

In our journey through life, we often encounter moments that challenge our character, stretching our patience and testing our resolve to live in accordance with God’s will. Romans 12:17 admonishes us with a powerful directive: "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things…

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Prayer for Honesty and Integrity in Our Actions

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your divine guidance and strength. As I reflect upon the profound wisdom of Your Word, particularly Romans 12:17, where it states, "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all…

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Romans 12:17 - "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men."
Romans 12:17-18 - "Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men."
Romans 12:17-19 - "Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord."
Romans 12:17-21 - "17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." - Romans 12:17-18
"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." - Romans 12:17-18
"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord." - Romans 12:17-19
"17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:17-21
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